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HERO ID

8601303

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Defeating Endosulfan, the Behemoth and Coca-Cola, the Giant: Life narrative as environmental justice

Author(s)

Jinu, R; Scaria, DM

Year

2019

Publisher

Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Publication

Volume

Issue

1C2

Page Numbers

1071-1073

Language

English

Abstract

The basic working premise of this paper centres on two life narratives- Mayilamma: The Life of a Tribal Eco-Warrior transcribed by JothibaiPariyadath and Jeevadayini (The Life-Giver) by Leelakumariamma. An attempt is made to construe these self-narratives as Environmental Justice Life Writings by looking at the way they confront the mindless and imperceptive implementation of mega developmental programmes in the southern state of Kerala in the wake of Globalization. It is the tireless alertness over the environment coupled with their rustic wisdom that equipthem well enough to intersect the ecological imperialism. While Leelakumariamma chronicles her elongated legal battle against the demonic Endosulfan, Mayilamma dwells on her aggressive involvement in the Plachimada struggle against the âCocacolanisationâ. Â© BEIESP.

Keywords

Coca-Cola; Ecological Imperialism; Endosulfan; Environmental Justice; Globalization